Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Man dies in Thane tree-pruning accident
A man was cutting branches from a tree in Thane as part of a tree-pruning exercise.
Unfortunately, he fell off a branch and died.
The incident happened in the afternoon at Balkum Pada number 3.
The man was part of a team working for a contractor.
It is not yet known if safety precautions were used.
The Regional Disaster Management Cell and the Fire Brigade were called to the scene.
The man's identity is still unknown.
An official from the Thane Municipal Corporation visited the civil hospital to get more information about the incident.
A man died after falling from a tree during a pruning exercise in Thane.
The incident occurred in the afternoon at Balkum Pada number 3.
The man was part of a contractor's team.
It is unclear if safety precautions were used during the exercise.
The Regional Disaster Management Cell and Fire Brigade responded to the scene.
- Who
- A man part of a contractor's team
- What
- Fell off a branch during a tree-pruning exercise
- When
- July 23, afternoon
- Where
- Balkum Pada number 3, Thane
- Why
- Part of a tree-pruning exercise amid rains
Safety Precautions
Negligence
Safety Measures
Safety Precautions
Safety precautions and equipment were likely used during the tree-pruning exercise.
Negligence
It is unclear if safety precautions and equipment were deployed, suggesting possible negligence.
- Location
- Balkum Pada number 3, Thane
- Date
- July 23
- Time
- Afternoon
- Victim Identification
- Yet to be identified
- Responding Authorities
- Regional Disaster Management Cell and Fire Brigade
- Involved Parties
- Contractor's team
- Response by Officials
- Leader of the House in Thane Municipal Corporation visited the civil hospital for information